Boy · #8,914 in 2026

Julious

Name: Popularity of the name Julious in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Julious, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

The gens Julia was one of the most prominent patrician families of ancient Rome. From the early decades of the Republic, members of this gens served in the highest offices of the Roman state, beginning with Gaius Julius Iulus, consul in 489 BC.

Current Rank

#8,914

Peak Rank

#1,116 (1930)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1880

First Year

2023

Last Year

1930

Peak Year

#1116

Peak Rank

Total Count

127

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Julious

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

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Origin & history

Denarius issued under Augustus from the mint at Lugdunum ( Lyon , France), showing Gaius and Lucius Caesar standing facing on the reverse ( circa 2 BC – AD 14) According to Roman tradition, the Julii were among the Alban families brought to Rome when their city was destroyed by Tullus Hostilius , the third Roman king , who enrolled them among the patricians and accorded them seats in the Roman Senate . Diodorus Siculus reported that the Julii had held the position of Rex Sacrorum at Alba Longa, the result of a compromise with the Silvii, who held the kingship. Some scholars have pointed to thi

The Story of Julious

Julious first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1880, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1930, when 39 Juliouss were born — ranking #1,116 that year. As of 2026, Julious ranks #8,914 for baby boys with 8 births, with steady use. In total, more than 2K Juliouss have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1880s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Julious

Phonetically similar names — useful when Julious is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Julious

What does the name Julious mean?

How popular is Julious in 2026?

In 2026, Julious ranks #8,914 among boys' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.

When was Julious most popular?

Julious reached its peak popularity in 1930, ranking #1,116 that year with 39 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Julious most popular?

Julious has historically been most popular in South Carolina, Georgia, Arkansas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Julious.

Is Julious a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Julious is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Julious?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Julious include Lino, Alfonza, Tyce. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Julious

Julious is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1880 and has accumulated 2K births in the dataset. Julious's peak popularity came in 1930 when it ranked #1,116. Use the chart and map above to compare Julious's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.